Hospice News

APRIL 15, 2024

Higher volumes of palliative care physicians were found in regions such as California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, southern New York and in Washington D.C., according to Chen. Multiple states had “very few” or minimal “clusters” of palliative clinicians, including Alaska, Nevada, North Dakota and Wyoming, she added.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

They are more likely than the general population to suffer from conditions such as liver disease, cirrhosis of the liver, lung cancer and hepatitis, according to Dr. Timothy Langan, regional medical director of VITAS-Delaware. Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. Langan also served as a physician at the U.S.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Lloyd, president and CEO, Delaware Hospice, Inc.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 5, 2022

Next up in its pipeline are Illinois, Delaware, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma, according to Fofanova. Currently operating in 20 states, Koda plans to enter a new one about every two weeks through the end of the year. The company most recently expanded to Virginia.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Participants include The Connecticut Hospice, Delaware Hospice, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Providence Home Care and Hospice, Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Hospice of the Piedmont, among others. The post The Connecticut Hospice Launches Dementia Caregiver Services appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Case in point, the Delaware Valley ACO has collaborated with its partner Main Line Health to develop a comprehensive, community-based palliative care program that went on to reduce costs of care by $9,000 per eligible patient, according to Beth Souder, the ACO’s vice president of clinical operations.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Delaware was second at 59.4%, and Arizona was third at 58.8%. Its hospice utilization rate reached 60.5% in 2018, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. This towered above the national average of 50.3%

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Hospice News

JULY 14, 2022

Another Pennsylvania-based hospice unit in Delaware County closed earlier this year, also owned by a health system and located in a hospital setting. In Touch Hospice’s sunset is the latest in a series of hospice closures, inpatient unit shutdowns or sales programs in the Keystone State.

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Hospice News

APRIL 2, 2024

The petition for bankruptcy was filed in the Federal District Court of Delaware in late January, according to documents obtained by Hospice News. Hospice and home health provider Charter Healthcare, a portfolio company of Pharos Capital, recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. No public announcement was made.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 7, 2025

The news to cancel the divestiture comes after a recent court order issued by a federal judge in Delaware requiring that VitalCaring allocate 43% of future profits to Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) and Enhabit Inc. NYSE: EHAB). Anthony previously served as CEO Encompass home-based care segment.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Only Utah, Delaware and Arizona saw higher rates at 60.5%, 59.2%, and 58.8% The state ranked fourth nationwide for hospice utilization among Medicare decedents in 2018, reaching a rate of 57.9%, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. respectively. million during the next two decades, a 52.1% jump from 4.4

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Hospice News

JULY 22, 2024

Dr. Mark Angelo, CEO and president for the Delaware Valley ACO, told Hospice News that when it comes to selecting palliative care providers to work with, ACOs typically prioritize those who can enhance patient outcomes and reduce overall healthcare costs.

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Hospice News

JUNE 28, 2022

Additionally, three states — Connecticut, Delaware and Massachusetts —appointed commissions to study the issue. Several states also enacted or considered CON reform bills, some of which removed requirements for certain settings, including Michigan, Tennessee, Washington, Montana and Virginia. CONs and the quality question.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A federal judge in Delaware on Monday ordered VitalCaring, Nautic and Vistria to share 43% of future profits Encompass Health and Enhabit Inc. NYSE: EHAB). The two companies allege that the founders of VitalCaring, including CEO April Anthony, used unethical practices to get the company off the ground, adversely affecting the two plaintiffs.

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NHPCO

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Maryland Delaware Hospice – Dover Office Delaware Delaware Hospice, Inc.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Nurses from Ohio, Oregon, Delaware , Texas, and Washington hospitals will participate in other regional cohorts launching through spring 2024. The initial cohort is underway in Los Angeles, with nurses from Los Angeles General Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 23, 2024

Alabama Annual median wage: $65,900 Alaska Annual median wage: $106,410 Arizona Annual median wage: $88,310 Arkansas Annual median wage: $72,920 California Annual median wage: $133,990 Colorado Annual median wage: $86,900 Connecticut Annual median wage: $100,620 Delaware Annual median wage: $93,200 District of Columbia Annual median wage: $105,220 (..)

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AJN Off the Charts

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Some other highlights from the report include: Nurses in all regions of the United States reported gains except in the region comprising Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington DC, where the RN median salary dropped by $4,000 in 2020.

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Diversity Nursing

JUNE 19, 2024

Delaware $45.51 State RN hourly mean wage Cost of living index RN hourly mean wage, adjusted by cost of living California $66.20 Minnesota $45.59 Georgia $43.27 Oregon $54.54 New Mexico $44.30 Texas $43.37 Illinois $42.14 Washington $53.38 Nevada $46.97 Oklahoma $39.48 Michigan $41.45 Wisconsin $41.93 Wyoming $40.38 Indiana $39.76 Alaska $52.51

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Diversity Nursing

JUNE 20, 2024

Delaware $63.03 State NP hourly mean wage Cost of living index NP hourly mean wage, adjusted by cost of living Nevada $71.48 New Mexico $65.76 Oklahoma $59.77 Minnesota $64.91 Texas $62.51 Illinois $61.01 Mississippi $56.49 Kansas $57.34 Wisconsin $61.70 Nebraska $58.50 North Dakota $61.42 Indiana $59.29 Georgia $58.25 Wyoming $59.40

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Nurse.com

APRIL 14, 2022

In August 2021, Delaware Governor John Carney signed legislation that grants the state’s nurse practitioners full practice authority (FPA) , making Delaware the 24th state to adopt FPA legislation — and not a moment too soon. The physician shortage is real and growing, and NPs can help fill the gap.

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NHPCO

JULY 28, 2023

Joseph Shega, Chief Medical Office at Vitas; and Susan Lloyd, CEO of Delaware Hospice, related their vast experience with hospice care, extolling its benefit for patients and their loved ones, and also shared findings which prove that longer hospice stays equate to greater savings for taxpayers and overall, better experiences for patients.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

10: [UPDATED] Court Orders VitalCaring to Place 43% of Profits into Trust for Encompass Health, Enhabit A federal judge in Delaware recently issued a court order stipulating that Enhabit Inc. The panel would also develop standards for enforcement actions, including analyzing data from prepayment medical reviews. #10:

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Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 17, 2023

Delaware Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus. Oklahoma Mercy Hospital Ardmore. Missouri Centerpoint Medical Center. Maryland Anne Arundel Medical Center. Kentucky Baptist Health. Alaska Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. Alabama South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. New York Catholic Health System – Kenmore Mercy Hospital.

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Hearts for Home Care

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Last week, Hearts for Home Care presented the 2020 National Ambassador of the Year Award to director of Assistive State Programs in Delaware, Bradley Needham for his role as a dedicated, passionate, and influential ambassador. Delaware State Representative, Mike Smith congratulating AOTY winner, Brad Needham.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

JANUARY 27, 2023

I have lived and worked in Milwaukee, Washington DC, Wilmington, Delaware, Hawaii and now my home of 13 years in Highland Park, IL. My philosophy and values stem from years of working in the nonprofit and community based sector, prior to working at Freedom.

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NHPCO

AUGUST 17, 2023

If we are willing to break through the taboos – if we’re willing to have courageous conversations – we can help people have the end-of-life journey they deserve, and the impact that has on them and their loved ones is profound,” said Susan Lloyd, President & CEO, Delaware Hospice.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

ChristianaCare (Wilmington, Delaware) 2024 Celebration Events & the 2025 Awards Cycle This month and in early October, BCEN officials are celebrating the winners with on-site trophy presentations.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 27, 2023

She notes that four states moved to full practice authority through the pandemic: Delaware and Massachusetts in 2021 and New York and Kansas in 2022. In the past few years, the pace has “really picked up as we have seen more and more states move to full practice authority,” according to Kapu.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

She notes that four states moved to full practice authority through the pandemic: Delaware and Massachusetts in 2021 and New York and Kansas in 2022. In the past few years, the pace has “really picked up as we have seen more and more states move to full practice authority,” according to Kapu.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 17, 2023

State Boards of Nursing (SBONs) from Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida , have launched their investigations into individuals tied to the scheme. According to a representative from the HHS Office of the Inspector General, about 2,800 people — or 37 percent of those who bought fake documents — passed the test.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 17, 2023

“When you ’ re caring for patients, as a nurse, you ’ re caring for a set cadre of individuals,” says Elizabeth Speakman, EdD, RN, FNAP, ANEF, FAAN, senior associate dean, professor, and chief academic officer, School of Nursing, University of Delaware. If that appeals to you, read on.

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NHPCO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The NHPCO Founders Award was presented to Susan Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer for Delaware Hospice, Chair of the Hospice Action Network (HAN) board, and member of the Alliance Transition Board, and Sandy Kuhlman, Chief Executive Officer for Hospice Services of Northwest Kansas.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 7, 2021

Delaware: $74,330 23. Arizona: $80,380 15. Colorado: $77,860 16. Texas: $76,800 17. New Hampshire: $75,970 18. New Mexico: $75,700 19. Wisconsin: $74,760 20. Illinois: $74,560 21. Virginia: $74,380 22. Pennsylvania: $74,170 24. Michigan: $73,980 25. Wyoming: $72,600 26. Vermont: $72,140 27. Idaho: $71,640 28. Georgia: $71,510 29.

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Home Care Pulse

JANUARY 26, 2023

. • At Your Side Home Care • At-Home Care Company • Avila Home Care • BarCARE Health Home Care Services, LLC • BAYADA Habilitation, Lehigh Valley, PA (HLE – 919) • BAYADA Habilitation, State College, PA (HST – 768) • BAYADA Home Care, Honolulu, HI (OBA-708) • BAYADA Home Care, Honolulu, HI (OHA-621) • BAYADA Home Care, Kahului, HI (MBA-709) (..)

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Hearts for Home Care

AUGUST 11, 2021

Additionally, Delaware increased funding for skilled in-home nursing by 15%, and Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, and Pennsylvania have increased funding for private duty nursing by 10% or more. We’ve moved the needle: Several states increased their Medicaid funding for home care programs.

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Home Care Pulse

JANUARY 26, 2023

. • At Your Side Home Care • At-Home Care Company • Avila Home Care • BarCARE Health Home Care Services, LLC • BAYADA Habilitation, Lehigh Valley, PA (HLE – 919) • BAYADA Habilitation, State College, PA (HST – 768) • BAYADA Home Care, Honolulu, HI (OBA-708) • BAYADA Home Care, Honolulu, HI (OHA-621) • BAYADA Home Care, Kahului, HI (MBA-709) (..)

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